Football
Penalty Shootout Order Generator
Generate the kicking order for a shootout — traditional ABAB or the fairness-tested ABBA.
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Result
Order systemABBA
Alternates who kicks first each round (fairness trial).
Regulation rounds5
Then sudden death if still level.
| Round | Kicks first |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | A then B |
| Round 2 | B then A |
| Round 3 | A then B |
| Round 4 | B then A |
| Round 5 | A then B |
Kicking order per round (A = first team in round 1).
The formula
Kicking sequence
ABBA swaps first kicker each round; ABAB fixes it
Source: IFAB shootout procedures
What it means
- ABBA was trialled to reduce the first-kicker advantage; ABAB is the long-standing default.
Limitations
- Structure only — after regulation rounds it goes to sudden death.
Educational only
This is a deterministic tool: the same inputs always give the same result. It is for learning and planning, not a substitute for coaching or measurement.
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